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Legend (Legend, #1)

Marie Lu

Start date: June 1, 2014

Finish date: July 1, 2014

Why we're reading this: Won the June BOTM Series read!!
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Apr 23, 2013 Amber rated it really liked it · review of another edition

It's not a secret that I hate dystopian books, but this book is the reason why I keep reading them. Most dystopians follow a specific formula, but the execution of this formula in Legend is enough to make me love it anyway. At first I thought, "Here we go. Another attempt to find a good one." And for a while I maintained that impression, but slowly and surely, I found it pretty easy to change my mind. Actually, there was a distinct moment that I recall thinking that this surpassed what I usually ...more

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Oct 18, 2011 M. rated it liked it

Shelves: new-series, waiting-for-completion, dystopian

I know that a lot readers have a problem with alternating POVs. I don't mind them as long as they are done right. Sometimes the alternating POVs sound the same (it's just terrible when the male protagonist sounds like a girl). The POVs in Legend were distinct enough so I was fine with them and they kind made the reading experience richer for me.

The overall plot was okay, and the main characters were descent, but the story didn't move me. It was just too simplistic and kind of predictable for my ...more

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Aug 28, 2013 Alexandra rated it it was amazing

Shelves: during-school-2013, best-series, swooooon, dystopian

I just dont want to let go of this book! I perfectly pictured out the scenes and was caught up in the excitement this story has to offer. With two dead-smart leads, you just cant wait to read what's next. The perspectives of Day and June was alternately presented. And I really like it. I want to just reas the next book, NOW. ...more

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Nov 09, 2011 Anna rated it really liked it

I loved how June picked up all the little details and was the ultimate detective, it was so interesting!

I loved how Day was the most wanted criminal but was like a modern day Robin Hood, so cute. And I loved how they were together! I also love Tess and I hope we see her more in the next book.

It was a good start. I mean I wasn't blown away, but it did have good aspects to the story. I heard about this right around when Divergent came out and I thought it would be a lot like that, it was different ...more

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Aug 26, 2011 Carie rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites

Wow, heck of a good book!! I might give it 4.5 just because I guessed one thing early on and I wish the kids in the story were older, but it's a riveting book that I really couldn't put down! Thrilling, tense, exciting, romantic, and thought-provoking, but very gut-wrenching at times. ...more

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Jan 30, 2012 Amy rated it really liked it

Another author jumping on the YA post-apocalyptic dystopian bandwagon. Not bad for a debut but needs a lot more character development in the sequel. Had a lot of potential so I hope the series eventually gets there.

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